3 Course overview and intended audience The AHN Dr. Walter Grand Brain Endoscopy Course is an endoscopic intraventricular and skull base instructional course inspired by Dr. Walter Grand, a pioneer in neuroendoscopy and an esteemed neurosurgeon and neurosurgical educator. The course is intended for neurosurgical residents, fellows, and attending neurosurgeons interested in minimally invasive endoscopic approaches to intraventricular, sellar, and parasellar pathology. Course Objectives During a two day period of didactic lectures and practical cadaver lab sessions, course participants will become familiar with utilizing flexible as well as rigid intracranial and skull base endoscopic equipment. They will accrue the knowledge and technical skill set to perform the following endoscopic procedures in their own practices: Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) Septum pellucidum fenestration (SPF) Endoscopic approaches to intraventricular tumors and cysts of the third ventricle, lateral ventricles, and the pineal region Flexible endoscopy Endoscopic assisted surgery including the supraorbital approach Endoscopic transnasal transsphenoidal approaches to sellar and parasellar pathology Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: Understand ventricular and sellar/parasellar anatomy and imaging characteristics Identify intraventricular as well as sellar/parasellar pathology amenable to endoscopic treatment Recognize the differences between intracranial and skull base endoscopic systems Become comfortable utilizing intracranial and skull base endoscopes and instrumentation Recognize the indications for flexible endoscopy in addition to understanding and utilizing the flexible endoscope Develop an awareness of endoscopic complications and understand complication management and avoidance strategies

6 Accreditation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation Statement designates this live activity for a maximum of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other Credit American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM from organizations accredited by the ACCME. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM from organizations accredited by the ACCME. American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM from organizations accredited by the ACCME. has approved this activity for contact hours for non-physicians. Acknowledgment: Special thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Aesculap, Inc., for support of this educational conference.

7 Location and Accommodations The conference will be held at, Magovern Conference Center, 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA Hotel accommodations can be made at the Spring Hill Suites Northshore,at a discounted rate associated with the Inaugural AHN Dr. Walter Grand Brain Endoscopy Course. Enter conference promo code ALGALGA for conference rates Spring Hill Suites Northshore 223 Federal Street Pittsburgh, PA T EXT 5006 A direct link to online reservations are also found as listed below on Refund Policy A refund of the registration fee, less a $25 processing fee, will be made when a written request or a telephone request followed by a written confirmation is received prior to July 21, After this date, refunds cannot be made. Fees will not be refunded for failure to attend. reserves the right to cancel or post-pone any conference because of unforeseen circumstances or insufficient enrollment. In the event of such cancellation, full tuition will be refunded. Registration Information The registration fee includes the course materials, continental breakfast, lunch and break refreshments. Fee: Physicians $ Residents and Fellows Free To register online, please go to Select Conference Schedule tab. Select Register tab under AHN Dr. Walter Grand Brain Endoscopy Course. For additional information concerning The Inaugural Allegheny Health Network Dr. Walter Grand Brain Endoscopy Course, please contact the CME office at or by to

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